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    Fuel Efficiency
    Fuel Efficiency / Rolling Resistance: D

    How much fuel the tyre uses as it rolls. Graded A to E, where A is the most efficient and E the least.

  • B
    Wet Grip
    Wet Grip / Braking Performance: B

    How well the tyre stops in the wet. Graded A to E, where A is the shortest stopping distance. Each grade is worth roughly 3 metres, about a car length.

  • B70 dB
    External Noise
    Noise Emission / Exterior Noise: B (70 dB)

    How loud the tyre is from outside the car, measured in decibels. Graded A to C, where A is the quietest.

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Bridgestone Potenza RE050A 245/40R20 95W

3.8/5
(9 reviews)
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    Car tyre:

    Designed for cars, rather than vans, 4x4s or commercial vehicles.

Fully FittedFromBest choice
£18976
  • Fitted at a local tyre centre
  • Wheel balancing included
  • New valve & disposal included
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£16690
  • Delivered to your door
  • Fit at a local garage
  • Great value
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Product description & features

The asymmetric Bridgestone Potenza RE050A features a separate wet and dry road design. The dry-road design relies on large cornering blocks and a dry-road edge band. The inner edge dry-road design has a water-clearing groove that runs the length of the tyre and removes water to clear pathways. Silica-enhanced rubber with a strong casing and reinforced design respond to the direct and precise steering expectations made with this Potenza.

RFT models feature self-supporting sidewalls which allow the tyre to limp after losing air pressure for the 'stay slow and limp' distance specified in the vehicle owner's manual. Some OE tyres have a sidewall BMW star or Mercedes-Benz MOE marking which indicates that the tyre was made to those vehicle makers' specifications. The Bridgestone Potenza RE050A and the RFT models are available at Tyres.co.uk.

Highlights

  • Asymmetric wet and dry tread
  • Large dry-road cornering blocks
  • Self-supporting run-flat sidewalls

Bridgestone Potenza RE050A Statistics

Dry Grip
 
 83%
Wet Grip
 
 70%
Road Feedback
 
 75%
Handling
 
 72%
Wear
 
 66%
Comfort
 
 59%
The above scores combine independent tests and owner reviews, weighted by Tyre Reviews for consistency and reliability.

Bridgestone Potenza RE050A 245/40R20 95W Tyre Reviews

There are 9 reviews of the Bridgestone Potenza RE050A 245/40R20 95W
Overall rating
3.8/5
5 star
33%
4 star
11%
3 star
55%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
Car make: Aston Martin
Car model: Rapide S
By: Eduard Lennox
Tyre review for Bridgestone Potenza RE050A 245/40R20 95W
I would rather have different run-flat tyres than these options (noted concerns about soaking wet grip, noise, dry grip efficiency, etc) or far more expensive Pirelli options. Even with a 10% discount, £666 for four tyres is economically unreasonable, as I cannot fault the grip or noise (for run flats) and they are no different from the previous ones I had (same model), which I only changed because of age and some cracking.
Car make: Audi
Car model: A7
By: Kadie Brewer
Tyre review for Bridgestone Potenza RE050A 245/40R20 95W
A tyre deflated only two days after being fitted but there was no clear reason why. The tyre was refitted and reseated and has been fine ever since. Tyres also perform well in the rain.
Car make: Audi
Car model: Allroad
By: Terence Meakin
Tyre review for Bridgestone Potenza RE050A 245/40R20 95W
They are good tyres, but they're not magic. They didn't blow my mind until my car (EP3) had a proper geometry setup. Now, grip in the dry is super good! In the winter though, they take warming up a little bit. Unlike my Turanza T005 tyres that got slippery in the heat, these stay consistent. (I have some amazing B roads near me, so I'm lucky)
Car make: BMW
Car model: 7 Series
By: Evren L.
Tyre review for Bridgestone Potenza RE050A 245/40R20 95W
Cold and slippery conditions aren't great for the grip. T005s seem to manage better under those conditions. I anticipate they will do well in the warm and dry conditions as well, but I haven't had a lot of testing for that and the indications still show that it is positive.
Car make: BMW
Car model: i8
By: Arrietty Yi
Tyre review for Bridgestone Potenza RE050A 245/40R20 95W
I'm still unsure about returning to the garage to have them fitted. That being said, the tyres are holding up just fine.
Car make: BMW
Car model: X1
By: James Kitchen
Tyre review for Bridgestone Potenza RE050A 245/40R20 95W
Premium quality tyres for driving in wet weather conditions.
Car make: BMW
Car model: X3
By: Suzanne E.
Tyre review for Bridgestone Potenza RE050A 245/40R20 95W
I only use these tyres under dry conditions in the summer with my car.
Car make: BMW
Car model: X3
By: Julie Egerton
Tyre review for Bridgestone Potenza RE050A 245/40R20 95W
Great tyre. Excellent grip. No issues at all. Fantastic.
Car make: BMW
Car model: X4
By: Daanish Konstantin
Tyre review for Bridgestone Potenza RE050A 245/40R20 95W
Handles well in all weather conditions, but feels pretty rigid when driving over potholes and bumps.
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